Yeah ATJ thatd be great. Lol
Think ive changed...can see it quite a bit laterly.PLEASE!!
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Satanus
The wt version of giving to the poor is to give to the wt society. No policy of giving directly to poor jws is mentioned. Giving materially in any way to nonjws is strongly discouraged.
*** w55 3/1 p. 146 pars. 5-6 Supporting Jehovah’s Organization ***
Their primary support of the organization, then, is with their words in preaching. It is a spiritual giving of charitable works.
6 For this reason their primary attention is given to spiritual matters, as it was with Mary who “sat down at the feet of the Master and kept listening to his word.” Unlike Martha, Mary’s sister, they refuse to be distracted from the main purpose of their work by the many material problems with which they must deal or with the cares of keeping their “house” in order, but they remember Jesus’ words: “Mary chose the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”*** w55 3/1 p. 154 par. 29 Supporting Jehovah’s Organization ***
While charitable works of preaching are the minister’s first concern, still some effort at support of the organization by charitable gifts, however small, is essential to the spiritual health and maturity of the Christian. How is this so? Consider the spiritual gifts for a moment. Take, for example, the gift of the minister who is able to spend only one hour a month in preaching the good news from house to house. Certainly this contribution to the advancement of the Kingdom, though small, is not rejected, is it? And if the brother is unable to do more than that in a month, no one views his effort as ‘pulling down the average,’ does he? All are glad that he has had a share in the Kingdom witness and recognize that some good has been done. No one thinks of comparing his one hour with the thousands that were used in preaching that month. Why, then, should the one who is able to contribute only fifteen or twenty cents as a charitable gift compare his offering with the total expenses of the congregation or with the vast amount spent each month by the branch?*** yb77 p. 79 India ***
Regarding the circumstances of the people, Sister McKay commented: “At first the very poor conditions of the people and the way they lived made us wonder how we would go on under such conditions. It was very depressing. But as time passed the necessity of helping them to learn the truth crowded out such thoughts. Over and over we told ourselves that truly the new system of things after Armageddon is the only answer to clean up this old world system.”
Homer McKay was appointed to be part-time servant to the brethren in the Bombay area. His circuit embraced a large area and population but few Kingdom proclaimers.*** w50 1/1 pp. 13-14 pars. 11-12 Reviewing the Past Year’s Work World-wide ***
Along with letterheads and normal supplies for office use, the handbill and tract orders made it necessary for the Society to print 231 million pieces during 1949. This is over and above the printing of the magazines, books, Bibles and booklets.
12 Such work can be carried on because some people are giving what they have to the poor. Jehovah’s witnesses love to give to the people world-wide, regardless of nationality, color or creed. That is why they devote their time, physical strength and funds to the preaching of the gospel. Contributions were made by them during the past year to carry on the Society’s world-wide expansion program. One feature of its expansion program was in helping its missionaries and smaller Branch organizations financially to the extent of $591,358.96. At the present time there are 63 Branch offices of the Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society directing the work in different areas of the earth. There are also 107 missionary homes, in 77 different countries.S
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carla
Angel Eyes said, 'and ive never said im thinking of leaving. I'll never leave Jah.....' -- why do you equate leaving a man made org as leaving God? you have not answered that question posed to you by other posters as well. Do you not see that in your mind the org is equal to God? Can you understand why to those who do in fact believe in God this is blasphemous?
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Satanus
When i looked up charitable, in the wtlibrary, the first thing i got was how to give to the wt corp @
Charitable Planning Office
Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania
100 Watchtower Drive
Patterson, New York 12563-9204
Telephone: (845) 306-0707.-----
*** w02 11/1 pp. 28-29 Supporters of True Worship—Then and Now ***
CHARITABLE PLANNING
In addition to outright gifts and conditional donations of money, there are other methods of giving to benefit Kingdom service worldwide. These include:
Insurance: The Watch Tower Society may be named as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy or in a retirement/pension plan.
Bank Accounts: Bank accounts, certificates of deposit, or individual retirement accounts may be placed in trust for or made payable on death to the Watch Tower Society, in accord with local bank requirements.
Stocks and Bonds: Stocks and bonds may be donated to the Watch Tower Society as an outright gift.
Real Estate: Salable real estate may be donated to the Watch Tower Society either by making an outright gift or by reserving a life estate to the donor, who can continue to live therein during his or her lifetime. Contact the branch office in your country before deeding any real estate.
Gift Annuity: A gift annuity is an arrangement whereby one transfers money or securities to the Watch Tower Society. In exchange, the donor, or someone designated by the donor, receives a specified annuity payment every year for life. The donor receives an income-tax deduction the year the gift annuity is established.
Wills and Trusts: Property or money may be bequeathed to the Watch Tower Society by means of a legally executed will, or the Watch Tower Society may be named as a beneficiary of a trust agreement. A trust benefiting a religious organization may provide certain tax advantages.
As the term “charitable planning” implies, these types of donations typically require some planning on the part of the donor. To assist individuals desiring to benefit the worldwide work of Jehovah’s Witnesses through some form of charitable planning, a brochure has been prepared in English and Spanish entitled Charitable Planning to Benefit Kingdom Service Worldwide. The brochure was written in response to the many inquiries received regarding gifts, wills, and trusts. It also contains additional useful information on estate, financial, and tax planning. It informs individuals of a variety of ways that gifts may be made either now or through a bequest at death. This brochure may be obtained by requesting a copy directly from the Charitable Planning Office.
After reading the brochure and conferring with the Charitable Planning Office, many have been able to assist Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide and, at the same time, maximize the tax benefits of doing so. The Charitable Planning Office should be informed of and receive a copy of any relevant document pertaining to any of these arrangements. If you are interested in any of these charitable planning arrangements, you should contact the Charitable Planning Office, either in writing or by telephone, at the address listed below or at the office of Jehovah’s Witnesses that serves your country.
Charitable Planning Office
Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania
100 Watchtower Drive
Patterson, New York 12563-9204
Telephone: (845) 306-0707---
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minimus
Angel Eyes, just a 3rd time asking, how can you come to this site in violation of the "Slave"? I don't understand.
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mrsjones5
AE is on the down low
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minimus
Like the "down low" Oprah talked about??
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mrsjones5
No, not that way unless AE is really a man and into man on man action. I meant that AE is here under the veil of secrecy. If AE is really a jw I'll bet no one in her congregation knows.
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isaacaustin
Atj Palmeiro was the biggest shock to me.
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